Cuidar de
Example: Ela precisa cuidar de seus filhos enquanto trabalha em casa.
Definition
"Cuidar de" means to take responsibility for the well-being and needs of someone or something, ensuring their safety, health, or maintenance, as in the example where one takes care of children while working from home.
Etymology
The phrase "cuidar de" comes from the Portuguese verb "cuidar," which originally derives from the Latin word "cogitare," meaning to think or consider. Over time, it evolved to mean to look after or attend to, reflecting the care and attention one gives to others.
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